Discharge Planner

Discharge Planner Willis-Knighton Health System - 3.8 Shreveport, LA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Healthcare resource management LMSW Mid-level Case management Certified Social Worker Discharge planning Patient interaction Care coordination Referral coordination Communication skills Community resource coordination Full Job Description This position is for a Discharge Planner to work as an extension of Care Management. The candidate chosen for this position will work closely with patients and the health care team with a primary focus on discharge planning, utilization of resources, evaluating the needs of the patient, timely discharge plans, ability to collaborate with and take direction from case managers, RN's, physicians, patients, the patient's family, and coordinate with community referral bases to enhance optimal patient outcomes. The candidate must be flexible, highly organized, able to complete paperwork on time, empathetic, have good communication skills and capable of multitasking in a high-stress environment. LMSW's, RSW's & CSW's may apply for this position as well.